Page 21 - Best Doctors in the World

The doctor is a leading plastic surgeon in Turkey with over 20 years of experience, renowned for expertise in tummy tucks and revision rhinoplasty. He founded the Plastic Surgery Department at Zonguldak Karaelmas University, serving as the founding chairman for 12 years. The doctor's professional interests include breast surgery, body contouring, genital aesthetics, chronic wound treatment, skin cancer, and nose jobs.

He is qualified in plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery, specializing in face, body, and breast aesthetics, as well as non-surgical procedures. The doctor has trained at prestigious institutions, including Gazi University and Cleveland Clinic, and currently works as a specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

Dr. M. Ayşe Arvas Uluğ earned her Medical Doctor (MD) degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1995. It is one of Turkey’s leading medical institutions.

She specialized in Histology and Embryology. Her expertise covers cellular structure, tissue regeneration, wound healing, embryologic development of hair follicles, and the microscopic structure of skin and adnexal tissues. This training gives her a deep understanding of hair follicle biology at the cellular level.

Dr. Ismail Onder Uysal is a specialist in plastic surgery and ENT with over 26 years of experience. He has performed around 2,500 procedures. He is known worldwide for his skills in rhinoplasty, including open and closed techniques and revision surgeries.

Dr. Uysal graduated from Cumhuriyet University in 1999. He has worked as a lecturer in academic medicine and has published in international medical journals. Many patients from different countries seek his advanced surgical care.

Dr. Nihal Durmus Kocaaslan is an Associate Professor of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Marmara University. Kocaaslan holds TPRECD and EBOPRAS certifications (2013). Kocaaslan became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) in 2021. Kocaaslan has served as a Forensic Expert at the Ministry of Justice since 2019. Kocaaslan earned a PhD in Forensic Medicine in 2020.

Expertise includes orthognathic, maxillofacial, and jaw surgery, as well as cleft lip and palate and other congenital anomalies. Kocaaslan also specializes in breast and chest wall reconstruction, chronic wound repair, and aesthetic surgery.

International training includes reconstructive microsurgery at RWTH Aachen. It also includes breast, face, and body aesthetics at clinics in the United States and cleft care at Seattle Children’s. Kocaaslan trained in craniosynostosis at Erasmus University Rotterdam and in maxillofacial and orthognathic surgery at St. George’s Hospital. Kocaaslan is a board member of EPCD and active in wound care and cleft associations. Memberships include ACS, ISAPS, the American Cleft Palate Foundation, and AO Craniofacial.

Dr. Rahib Hasanov is a medical oncologist. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005). He completed an internal medicine residency (2009–2013) and a medical oncology fellowship at Marmara University (2015–2018). He also completed an observership at Houston Methodist Hospital (2006–2007).

He focuses on personalized oncology. His treatments include immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and novel agents. His clinical interests include gastrointestinal, breast, lung, and genitourinary cancers.

He attends national and international conferences. He welcomes patients from Turkey, Azerbaijan, Montenegro, Georgia, Uzbekistan, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.

AFTER COMPLETING MY MEDICAL EDUCATION AT BURSA ULUDAĞ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE BETWEEN 2007-2014, I COMPLETED MY CARDIOLOGY EDUCATION AT ERZURUM ATATÜRK UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE BETWEEN 2015-2019. AFTER COMPLETING MY COMPULSORY SERVICE IN ERZURUM, I WORKED IN DÜZCE ATATÜRK STATE HOSPITAL BETWEEN 2021-2022. AS OF SEPTEMBER 2022, I HAVE BEEN PROVIDING CARDIOLOGY POLYCLINIC SERVICE IN HİSAR INTERCONTIINENTAL HOSPITAL. 

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease (Stress Test, MPS, Coronary Angiography) and Treatment (Stent, Balloon)
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Heart Failure
• Heart Valve Diseases
• Hypertension
• Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
• Diagnosis (Holter Monitoring) and Treatment of Arrhythmias
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The doctor completed dental education at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry and pursued an English doctoral program, earning a doctorate in 2007. The doctoral thesis focused on computerized axiographic evaluation related to temporomandibular disorders. Specialization was certified in 2011. The doctor has extensive experience in fixed treatments, lingual therapy, orthognathic surgery preparation, Invisalign, myobrace treatments, Roth techniques, anchorage systems with mini screws, cleft lip and palate, and management of impacted teeth. Participation in numerous national and international congresses highlights a commitment to continuing education and expertise in orthodontics.

Dentist Emine Tuğçe Ateş was born in Muğla. She completed her primary and secondary education in Muğla and, she is a graduate of Muğla Anatolian Highschool.

Ateş successfully completed her master's degree at Ege University Faculty of Dentistry. She developed herself in the fields of aesthetic dentistry and pulp health by participating in international congresses during her student and professional life.

She continues to work at WestDent Private Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic.

Dr. Saynur Yılmaz, Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum ile Tüp Bebek (IVF) uzmanıdır. 1994–2001 yılları arasında Hacettepe Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’nde okudu ve mezun oldu. 1999–2004 yılları arasında Ankara Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Kadın Hastalıkları Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi’nde uzmanlığını tamamladı. 2015’te aynı kurumda doçent oldu. Aynı yıl Baylor College of Medicine, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Department’ta bulundu.

2002’den itibaren Etlik Zübeyde Hanım, Yozgat Sarıkaya Devlet, İstanbul Bağcılar, Ankara Zekai Tahir Burak ve Adatıp hastanelerinde görev yaptı. 2020–2025 yılları arasında özel muayenehanede çalıştı. 2025’ten bu yana Lokman Hekim İstanbul Hastanesi’nde Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum ile Tüp Bebek (IVF) uzmanı olarak hizmet vermektedir.

İlgi alanları infertilite, IVF, endoskopik cerrahi, polikistik over hastalığı, endometriozis, tekrarlayan gebelik kayıpları, gebelik takibi ve doğumdur. Üyelikler: Türk Ürojinekoloji ve Pelvik Rekonstrüktif Cerrahi Derneği, TSRM, Hastane Etik Kurulu, JED, TJOD, MİJİD, T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı Sezaryen Komisyonu ve İstanbul Tabipler Odası.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oğuzhan BABACAN completed his undergraduate, specialty and sub-specialty education at GATA Military Medical Faculty/Ankara. After becoming a specialist in Pediatrics, he worked in the field of Social Pediatrics for two years, where Healthy Baby Monitoring and vaccine follow-up were carried out. Then, she completed her subspecialty training in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology and continued her studies in the field of pediatric blood and cancer diseases. In addition to the treatment of children suffering from leukemia, lymphoma, solid tumors and other blood diseases, she has been working in the Bone Marrow Transplantation (Transplant) Unit for 13 years in Allogeneic (unrelated and intrafamilial), Autologous (from the patient himself) and Haploidentical (partially HLA compatible) hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. In 2018, he received the title of Associate Professor in the field of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Science/Art.

MEDICAL AREAS OF INTEREST

Healthy baby follow-up and vaccinations

Lymph node enlargement

Pediatric patients with anemia (anemia)

Leukemia

Lymphoma

Bone Marrow Transplant

ITP

Thalassemias

Hemophiliacs

Solid tumors

Hemangioma

Childhood blood disorders

Children with frequent infections

Fever of unknown origin

Malnutrition in children

Op. Dr. Cemile Elif Erol is a Gynecologist and Obstetrician. She graduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine in 2018. She completed her specialization in Gynecology and Obstetrics at Marmara University in 2023.

Dr. Erol has experience in pregnancy monitoring and high-risk pregnancy management. She performs both normal and cesarean deliveries. She is skilled in advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries. Dr. Erol also diagnoses and treats polycystic ovary syndrome and hormonal disorders. She provides cervical cancer screening and manages urinary incontinence and genital prolapse. She offers menopausal care, including bioequivalent hormone therapies.

The doctor completed medical education at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2013 and pursued specialization in cardiology at Siyami Ersek Thoracic, Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital starting in 2014. During this period, the doctor gained extensive experience, performing over 2500 Coronary Angiographies and more than 300 stent and balloon procedures, finishing specialization in 2019.

Clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, heart failure, heart valve diseases, hypertension, and arrhythmias. Proficient in advanced diagnostic techniques such as Transesophageal Echocardiography and Holter Monitoring.

Associate Professor Dr. Burak Teymen is a cardiologist. He earned his M.D. from Hacettepe University in 2000 and completed cardiology training in 2005. He specializes in heart and vascular diseases.

He has extensive experience in interventional cardiology, including angiography, balloon angioplasty, and stent placement. He uses up-to-date diagnostic and treatment methods.

He worked at Emsey Hospital from 2014 to 2022. He opened his own clinic in Kadıköy in September 2022.

2022 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

2018 - 2022, Istanbul/Türkiye

BEZMIALEM FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

2016 - 2018, Adiyaman/Türkiye

KAHTA STATE HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

The doctor is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal, and lung cancer treatment. Since 2016, the doctor has been a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy with a degree in general medicine and completed specialties in internal and medical oncology. The doctor has been a professor and associate professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy, contributing significantly to medical education.

With over 110 papers on cancer management, the doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology organizations.